Articles from 2019

International Programs Major Project to focus on reading and re-translation Mar. 28-30

Wednesday, March 6, 2019
“Reading and Re-translation" is an international and interdisciplinary colloquium dedicated to the theorization and practice of reading.

History all around me

Monday, March 4, 2019
To me, American history feels more compartmentalized than history in Europe. I tended to approach American history as something I would have to travel at least a day or more to find. Meanwhile, in Freiburg, I can see nine hundred years of history a few inches apart.

In the news: Tippie graduate dubbed 2018 Global Citizen of the Year Award finalist

Monday, March 4, 2019
The experiences of UI alum Jeremy Marks traveling through China, South Africa, and Europe made him a finalist for the 2018 Global Citizen of the Year award.

UI professor to teach and conduct research in Mexico as a Fulbright scholar

Friday, March 1, 2019
The University of Iowa is pleased to announce that Leslie Locke, assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Iowa, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to Mexico for the 2019-20 academic year. Locke will be co-teaching a course and working on a collaborative research project that centers on the perspectives of public school leaders and teachers regarding their work as educators and serving students and families with the most need. 

In the news: University of Iowa graduate honored as finalist for Global Citizen of the Year Award

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Jeremy Marks improved hospital systems in Cape Town, South Africa

Ambassador-in-Residence Ronald McMullen earns International Teaching Engagement Award

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Jointly awarded by College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and UI International Programs

In the news: Brings Plenty: Language communities are uncommon yet strong

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
UI language departments are community-oriented and help make students feel included.

International Programs to host monthly Fubright writing workshops

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Learn the basics of writing competitive grants essays with UI Fulbright Program Advisor Karen Wachsmuth. 

Starting my Uruguayzation

Friday, February 22, 2019
After living in Montevideo for three weeks, I’ve had the chance to experience the culture a little bit.

In the news: Jeremy Marks named IES 2018 Global Citizen of the Year Award Finalist

Thursday, February 21, 2019
The next generation of young global citizens believes this is more than just the world—they believe it's our world. This is especially true of our students, who are passionate about contributing to their local communities abroad through service and an action-focused attitude toward social justice. The Global Citizen of the Year Award highlights these incredible students and the lasting impact they have on the world.